Abstract: A power distribution connector is configured to connect an electrical cable to at least three electrical interfaces. The connector includes a housing with first and second sections. The first section includes a first electrical interface disposed at a first end of the first section and a second electrical interface disposed at a second end opposite the first end. The second section forms a T-shaped intersection with the first section between the first and second electrical interfaces. The second section includes a distal end opposite the T-shaped intersection, the distal end being configured to receive the electrical cable; and a third electrical interface oriented parallel to the first section, disposed adjacent to the second electrical interface, and extending a distance from an axis of the second section that is less than or equal to a distance from the axis of the second section that the second electrical interface extends.

Abstract: A grounding clamp includes a safety lock-out which locks the operation of the clamp in the absence of a hot-stick. A clamping member cooperates with a frame having an arm, and is selectively biasable by a user to translate the clamping member relative to the frame to clamp a conductor between the clamping member and arm. The lock-out cooperates with the clamping member to prevent the translation of the clamping member unless in the presence of an insulating tool such as a hot-stick.

Abstract: A terminal holding structure includes a fixing wall portion configured to be fixed, together with a grounding terminal, to a fixing target part by a fixing member; a flexible arm portion that is connected, at a proximal end thereof, to the fixing wall portion, and extends in a direction along a wall surface of the fixing wall portion, and that is configured to lock a locking portion provided at a distal end portion of the grounding terminal; and a supporting portion that forms, in conjunction with the arm portion, a passage into which the grounding terminal is inserted by being slid thereon along the arm portion, and that is configured to support the grounding terminal from a side thereof opposite to the arm portion side in a state where the arm portion locks the locking portion.

Abstract: A terminal module A includes a plurality of terminal fittings (30) each including a horizontal plate-like connecting portion (31) and a wire connecting portion (35) extending rearward from the plate-like connecting portion (31), a locking wall (38) rising from a front end edge of the plate-like connecting portion (31) and including a locking hole (42), and an insulating case (10) including accommodating portions (11) configured to individually accommodate the plurality of terminal fittings (30). Each accommodating portion (11) includes a receiving portion (23) configured such that a wire connecting portion (35) is to be placed thereon, a front panel (13) facing the locking wall (38), a locking projection (16) formed on the front panel (13) so that a locking hole (42) is to be locked thereto, and a support (22) facing the plate-like connecting portion (31) from behind.

Abstract: Shields or deflectors are supported on fuse barrels and positioned to protect power linemen and other electrical workers on high voltage distribution lines against injuries resulting from the ejection of sparks and fuse debris that occurs when a fuse melts or operates due to excessively high electrical currents, by securing the deflectors on the fuse barrels in a position immediately below the fuse barrels where the deflectors can effectively direct the dangerous materials away from the workers.

Abstract: A catheter and method for the treatment of a patient having atrial flutter or other arrhythmia comprises an elongated catheter body having an outer wall, proximal and distal ends, and at least one lumen extending therethrough. Further it has a distal tip section comprising a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end and a plurality of lumens extending therethrough. The proximal end of the tip section is fixedly attached to the distal end of the catheter body. The tip section further comprises a nitinol tube having slots formed therein which causes the distal tip section to deflect using the same puller-wire action used to cause the deflectable catheter to deflect at a point proximal to the distal tip section.

Abstract: Shields or deflectors are supported on fuse barrels and positioned to protect power linemen and other electrical workers on high voltage distribution lines against injuries resulting from the ejection of sparks and fuse debris that occurs when a fuse melts or operates due to excessively high electrical currents, by securing the deflectors on the fuse barrels in a position immediately below the fuse barrels where the deflectors can effectively direct the dangerous materials away from the workers.

Abstract: A tool and method for using the tool for a push-pull plug with an outer housing that may be moved forwardly and backwardly along a plug housing in order to affect the operation of a latch arm. The tool has a handle, stem, and a clip on the stem on the opposite end as the handle. The clip has a pair of opposing clip arms perpendicular to the stem. The clip arms have clip ridges that face each other. The stem and clip can be made of a flexible material.

Abstract: A tool and method for using the tool for a push-pull plug with an outer housing that may be moved forwardly and backwardly along a plug housing in order to affect the operation of a latch arm. The tool has a handle, stem, and a clip on the stem on the opposite end as the handle. The clip has a pair of opposing clip arms perpendicular to the stem. The clip arms have clip ridges that face each other. The stem and clip can be made of a flexible material.

Abstract: Methods for inserting and/or removing a connector with a remote connector agent are disclosed. Embodiments may include inserting a connector into a remote connector agent to form a remote connector system and pushing the remote connector into a header of a board to insert the connector into the header. Embodiments may also include pulling the remote connector system to retract the remote connector from the header. In some embodiments, inserting the connector into the remote connector agent further comprises pushing back one or more insertion snap pushers to allow insertion of the connector. In some embodiments, pulling the remote connector system further comprises releasing a snap of the connector with a snap release actuator before retracting the remote connector system from the header.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for use in disengaging elements of an electrical connector comprising an elongated axial handle having a griping end and a forward distal end; first and second opposed arms extending laterally from the elongated axial handle adjacent said forward distal end; and laterally spaced first and second fingers ending forward respectively from said first and second opposed arms to be engageable with the electrical connector. A combination of this tool and an electrical connector and a method of using this tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A spiking tool for spiking high voltage underground power lines includes a safety shield to protect the operator of a shotgun stick from the flame and heat emitted when a hot power line is spiked. A first embodiment of the tool includes a tubular sleeve for encasing a length of power line. The tubular sleeve has a slot therein through which a power line can be introduced into and encased within the tubular sleeve and a spiking assembly with a grounded spike made of an electrically conductive material for penetrating the insulating casing of and making contact with wiring within a power line housed within the tubular sleeve. A second embodiment of the tool includes a shield plate mounted on and extending outward from the shaft of a shotgun stick intermediate a first end of the stick which engages a spiking clamp and a second end of the stick held by the tool operator.

Abstract: A terminal connecting-fixing construction for fixedly fastening at least two plate-like terminals to a mating connection portion having connection bolts corresponding respectively to the terminals, each of the terminals including a wire connection portion formed integrally with and extending from an electrical contact portion having a screw insertion hole, the terminal connecting-fixing construction comprises: a terminal retaining piece portion for positioning the terminal, formed on that edge of the electrical contact portion directed away from the wire connection portion; and a positioning member which includes positioning terminals for fitting respectively on the terminal retaining piece portions, and a mounting board fixedly holding the positioning terminals such that the positioning terminals correspond respectively to the connection bolts, wherein the terminals are fixedly fastened, together with the positioning member, to the mating connection portion.

Abstract: A hotstick component has a fastening subassembly for securing the component to another component or a hotstick and allowing reorientation of the component with respect to the hotstick while it is still attached. The component has a fastening end with a through hole. A fastening subassembly includes a screw member and a spring member. The screw member is received through the through hole and secures the other component to the hot stick component. The spring member is received along the screw member and maintains the component in an engaged position. The component is reoriented by moving it against the spring member into a disengaged position, readjusting the component's position, then allowing the spring member to push the component into an engaged position.

Abstract: A device electrically interconnects a high voltage cable to a bushing of a deadfront electrical apparatus or switchgear. The device comprises a feed-through bushing and a separate U-member. The U-member can be installed onto, or removed from, the bushings without having to disconnect the ground. A driver mechanism applies a force to the U-member at a location substantially midway between two parallel legs of the U-member for installing or removing the U-member without cocking of the legs. The U-member carries female contacts which are engageable with male contacts of the bushings.

Abstract: An assembly tool helps connect an electrical external half-connector to an internal half-connector at an aperture in a ballast case. The tool includes a fulcrum for stabilizing the tool against the case, and tongue for pushing the external half-connector into engagement while clearing the connector wires, to avoid damage. A handle of the tool is used to rotate the tool about the fulcrum. If the connector has a latch to deter pull-out, the tool also preactuates or depresses the latch to eliminate frictional resistance to inserting the latch--and so reduce the required engagement force. Latch depression is simultaneous with the point in the insertion process where the latch hook passes its mating engagement member. The tool dimensions provide a high mechanical advantage to help push the two connector halves together against friction. The tool converts the connector-engaging task from wrist action to a stress-free upper-body movement.

Abstract: A tool for grasping an electrical power conductor has a plurality of pointed pins mounted on a movable platform to pierce cable sheathing and insulation and contact a conductor of a cable held clamped in place by the tool. The pins are arranged so that at least one pin will contact the conductor to determine whether the conductor is energized.

Abstract: A connector for installation between utility transformer secondary leads and service leads. The connector is for location below a pole-mounted transformer and may be opened or closed from the ground with the use of a tool such as a hot stick. The connector includes two switches for releasable electrical connection of the secondary and service leads. Each switch has a rigid immovable member, a movable member and fastener. The movable member may be brought into contact with and fastened in electrical connection with the rigid member for a closed position of the switch. The fastener may be released and the movable member moved out of electrical contact with the rigid member for an open position of the switch. There are two embodiments disclosed. In the disclosed embodiments, the movable member of each switch includes a flexible cable and the connector includes a spacer between the cables to prevent electical connection therebetween when the switches are open.

Abstract: A connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a cable connector to a bushing mounted on an electrical apparatus which is easier to use than cable connectors which require the threading of one electrical contact into another and which require more than one person to operate the connection mechanism. The connection mechanism assists in properly aligning the cable connector and the bushing and securely connects the cable connector to the bushing. Further, this connection mechanism eliminates the problem present in prior connection mechanisms of having to supply significant force in order to break the rubber-to-rubber interface bond which can occur when the connector has been connected to the bushing for a substantial period of time.

Abstract: A connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a cable connector to a bushing mounted on an electrical apparatus comprising a saddle shroud adapted to be connected to the cable connector and having an upwardly extending extension, a plate connected to the electrical apparatus above the bushing for supporting the saddle shroud and for permitting movement of the saddle shroud relative to the bushing, the plate having a slot which receives and supports the saddle shroud extension.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for grounding power distribution cable so that maintenance can be perfomed on power distribution equipment or the cable. The apparatus has multiple wells, at least two of which are adapted to receive any of several types of conductor bushing inserts to match the cable elbows, while a third receives a load break bushing which is adapted to receive a grounding elbow.

Abstract: An installation tool for mounting a loadbreak reducing tap plug in a high voltage "T"-type connector of the type including a cable connector having a threaded opening, the plug having a threaded end adapted to be mounted in the threaded opening of the cable connector and a threaded bolt extending through the threaded end of the plug, the threaded bolt having a wrenching opening and being rotated by a wrenching tool for connecting the plug to a bushing, the installation tool comprising a shaft having a threaded end corresponding to the threaded opening in the connector and a threaded opening corresponding to the threaded bolt, whereby the threaded end of the installation tool can be mounted in the threaded opening in the connector, the threaded bolt can be mounted in the threaded opening in the installation tool, and the threaded end of the plug can be drawn into alignment with the threaded opening in the connector when the installation tool is backed out of the threaded opening in the connector.